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Jun 3, 2021

Prepare Construction Materials to Build a Biosand Filter (BSF)

Part 1 of a series on how to construct a biosand filter (BSF). Learn how to sieve the gravel and sand to the proper size and how to separate the piles to keep the quality consistent.

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